Ganjar Responds to Kaesang's Intention to Run for Legislature from Puan's Electoral District

PDI Perjuangan Central Executive Board Chair Ganjar Pranowo has responded to Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) Chairman Kaesang Pangarep’s announcement that he will stand as a legislative candidate in the 2029 Legislative Election. Ganjar stated that every citizen is entitled to equal rights in the general election. “Every citizen has the right to equal opportunity in government. That is guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution. Whoever it is,” Ganjar told reporters on Sunday (26/7/2026). Ganjar said there are constitutional rights regulated for citizens by law. He considered it natural for Kaesang to choose the Central Java V electoral district because Solo is his hometown. “As a citizen, whoever they are, they have the same constitutional right to run from any electoral district in accordance with the provisions of the law. Moreover, he is originally from Solo, so choosing the Central Java V electoral district is certainly a political right that should be respected,” he said. The former Governor of Central Java then spoke about democratic countries. He believes the people will judge based on track records and tangible work. “For PDI Perjuangan, this is not about who faces whom, but about how the people are given the opportunity to determine their choice freely and democratically. We respect every election participant and remain confident that closeness to the people, track record, and tangible work will be the main considerations for the public in granting their mandate,” he said. Previously, Kaesang Pangarep announced he would run as a legislative candidate in the 2029 Legislative Election. He is targeting victory in the 2029 election. “I ask for your support to remain solid so we can win the election in 2029,” Kaesang explained. “The message I conveyed earlier was not as Chairman. It was my message as a prospective legislative candidate for the Republic of Indonesia from the Central Java V electoral district,” he continued.